Master in Development Economics

Program Description

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Curriculum

Fulltime Study

First Semester
Macroeconomics (DE 201)
Mathematical Economics (DE 206)
Econometrics (DE 231)
Growth, Poverty and Development (DE 291)
Second Semester
Microeconomics (DE 202)
Public Finance (DE 251)
Project Analysis and Evaluation (DE 253)
Program Evaluation (DE 292)
Third Semester (Non-Thesis track)
Any 2 of the following:

  • Institutional and Policy Analysis (DE 293)
  • Trade and Policy Development (DE 241)
  • Local Public Economics (DE 252)

Research Seminar (DE 299)

Master’s Comprehensive Examination
Third Semester (Thesis track)
Master’s Thesis (Econ 300)

Part-Time Study*

1st Semester
Macroeconomics (DE 201)
Mathematical Economics (DE 206)
2nd Semester
Microeconomics (DE 202)
Econometrics (DE 231)
3rd Semester
Growth, Poverty and Institutions (DE 291)
Any 2 of the following:

  • Institutional and Policy Analysis (DE 293)
  • Trade Policy and Development (DE 241)
  • Local Public Economics (DE 252)
4th Semester
Public Finance (DE 251)
Project Analysis and Evaluation (DE 253)
Program Evaluation (DE 292)
5th Semester
Research Seminar (DE 299)

Master’s Comprehensive Examination
*Non-thesis track; students may also follow the thesis track in the full-time program.

Outside of classroom hours, students may be required to attend lectures given by policymakers and development practitioners, and regular Friday seminars by faculty and graduate students. In addition, participation in a study tour of development projects is recommended but not required. Study tours are usually arranged during the semestral break. Previous study tours were conducted in neighbor countries such as Thailand, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia and Singapore.

Degree Requirements

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